Although it may be hard to imagine cooling off in the local pool with the continual drop in temperature and winter approaching, the pool is one of the items to be discussed at tonight’s city council meeting.

There are several cracks and leaks in the gutters along the sides of the Charleston Rotary Pool, Mayor Dan Cougill said. Pending the passing of an ordinance tonight, the city will hire a company to inspect the repairs.

In addition, the inspectors will conduct a pre-engineering design for possible upgrades to the pool, such as a zero-depth entryway on one side.

Also on the council’s list is a resolution to continue the process to amend the existing enterprise zone.

The zone is a state initiative created about 12 years ago to attract businesses to certain cities.

There are 93 zones throughout the state. Through the program, businesses that agree to build in a zone do not have to pay property taxes to the city for 10 years and all materials bought for the construction of the business will not be charged sales tax by the state.

The city’s zone, which is a mutual contract between Mattoon and Oakland and the county, has been amended to extend their contract with the state to continue their enterprise zone until the year 2020.

On tonight’s agenda is a resolution that will create an agreement with neighboring cities for the enterprise zone and will state the intent of the city.

Furthermore, the council will discuss a resolution to contract the local cable company, Mediacom, for an additional 15 years.

The company asked for the extension because their existing contract runs out this year. Cougill said before the council agrees, they will first address problems he predicts in the future. One of those future problems is HD TV.

By the year 2010, HD TV, High Definition Television, will be more than the new craze and people will rush out to buy a new TV suitable to carry HD TV.

Cougill said before making a decision on the cable contract, the council will address the HD TV issue and ensure they are capable of supporting HD TV in addition to other issues so they can ensure good service. He added, the public is encouraged to voice any opinion on the cable service saying now is their chance.

“I don’t know whether we could do all the things we want to do,” he said. “We’ll take everybody’s and anybody’s opinion.”